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Sheriff

Source file: Los Angeles County — Employee Salaries (Auditor-Controller) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Sheriff provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.

In 2025, this agency had 15,342 employees with median total compensation of $212,576; the highest distinct record was $1,283,802.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$3.3B
Employees
15,342
Median total
$212,576
Highest record
$1,283,802

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 15,342 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($212,576) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$105,810 (50%)
  • Overtime$34,713 (16%)
  • Other$11,851 (6%)
  • Benefits$61,083 (29%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$80,408
$133,706
$212,576
$279,774
$352,496

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $352,496 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $80,408. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Deputy Sheriff
7,276 · $251,266
Sergeant
1,149 · $354,836
Custody Assistant
1,104 · $155,542

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

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Record list

Employees

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Christopher Carmona

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$348,591
Base pay
$134,170
Overtime
$135,826
Other pay
$2,683
Benefits
$75,912
Total compensation
$348,591

Christopher Carmona holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $348,591.

Joshua Nemeth

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$348,527
Base pay
$175,801
Overtime
$55,432
Other pay
$9,417
Benefits
$107,877
Total compensation
$348,527

Joshua Nemeth works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Joshua earned $348,527 in 2025.

Jason Cunningham

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$348,515
Base pay
$206,086
Overtime
$1,783
Other pay
$18,721
Benefits
$121,925
Total compensation
$348,515

Jason Cunningham holds the role of Lieutenant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $348,515.

Richard Ramirez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$348,360
Base pay
$147,743
Overtime
$89,666
Other pay
$13,753
Benefits
$97,198
Total compensation
$348,360

Richard Ramirez works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Richard earned $348,360 in 2025.

Victor Velasquez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$348,228
Base pay
$166,337
Overtime
$80,533
Other pay
$3,007
Benefits
$98,351
Total compensation
$348,228

Victor Velasquez is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $348,228.

Ronald Cordova-Suarez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$348,151
Base pay
$125,325
Overtime
$114,496
Other pay
$16,443
Benefits
$91,887
Total compensation
$348,151

Ronald Cordova-Suarez is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $348,151.

Lorenzo Orejel

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$348,126
Base pay
$147,627
Overtime
$97,511
Other pay
$21,096
Benefits
$81,892
Total compensation
$348,126

Lorenzo Orejel is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $348,126.

Edward Blankenship

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$348,084
Base pay
$150,007
Overtime
$93,997
Other pay
$8,337
Benefits
$95,743
Total compensation
$348,084

Edward Blankenship is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $348,084.

Fernando Gomez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$348,083
Base pay
$143,390
Overtime
$106,766
Other pay
$18,925
Benefits
$79,002
Total compensation
$348,083

Fernando Gomez works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Fernando earned $348,083 in 2025.

Alberto Zuniga

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$348,066
Base pay
$135,073
Overtime
$131,514
Other pay
$5,538
Benefits
$75,941
Total compensation
$348,066

Alberto Zuniga works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Alberto earned $348,066 in 2025.

Stephen Medina

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$348,048
Base pay
$160,512
Overtime
$96,724
Other pay
$6,774
Benefits
$84,038
Total compensation
$348,048

Stephen Medina works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Stephen earned $348,048 in 2025.

Michael Foster

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$348,040
Base pay
$189,002
Overtime
$26,008
Other pay
$18,597
Benefits
$114,433
Total compensation
$348,040

Michael Foster holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $348,040.

Donald Moore

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,984
Base pay
$191,665
Overtime
$20,436
Other pay
$22,465
Benefits
$113,418
Total compensation
$347,984

At Sheriff, Donald Moore serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $347,984.

Ruben RosasMay be multiple

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,949

This Deputy Sheriff record at Sheriff for Ruben Rosas may represent several individuals, totaling $347,949 in 2025.

Steven Palacio

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,859
Base pay
$124,487
Overtime
$137,504
Other pay
$11,957
Benefits
$73,911
Total compensation
$347,859

At Sheriff, Steven Palacio serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $347,859.

Dennis Parker

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,845
Base pay
$186,192
Overtime
$29,459
Other pay
$22,660
Benefits
$109,534
Total compensation
$347,845

At Sheriff, Dennis Parker serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $347,845.

Phillip Muse

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,779
Base pay
$147,041
Overtime
$101,182
Other pay
$5,611
Benefits
$93,945
Total compensation
$347,779

Phillip Muse holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $347,779.

Roland Abbott

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,676
Base pay
$184,879
Overtime
$41,219
Other pay
$9,436
Benefits
$112,142
Total compensation
$347,676

Roland Abbott works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Roland earned $347,676 in 2025.

Michael Do

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,584
Base pay
$145,587
Overtime
$83,662
Other pay
$19,953
Benefits
$98,382
Total compensation
$347,584

Michael Do works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Michael earned $347,584 in 2025.

Jaime Gallegos Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,534
Base pay
$146,308
Overtime
$123,967
Other pay
$16,723
Benefits
$60,536
Total compensation
$347,534

At Sheriff, Jaime Gallegos Jr serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $347,534.

Jennifer Valenzuela

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,520
Base pay
$168,164
Overtime
$57,701
Other pay
$35,222
Benefits
$86,433
Total compensation
$347,520

Jennifer Valenzuela works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Jennifer earned $347,520 in 2025.

Daniel Anderson

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,459
Base pay
$179,255
Overtime
$50,004
Other pay
$22,857
Benefits
$95,343
Total compensation
$347,459

At Sheriff, Daniel Anderson serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $347,459.

Monica Kitchin

Lieutenant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,405
Base pay
$184,200
Overtime
$31,501
Other pay
$20,367
Benefits
$111,337
Total compensation
$347,405

At Sheriff, Monica Kitchin serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $347,405.

Yovanni Galindo

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,403
Base pay
$126,338
Overtime
$119,924
Other pay
$26,247
Benefits
$74,894
Total compensation
$347,403

Yovanni Galindo holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $347,403.

Jorge Castellanos

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,357
Base pay
$150,007
Overtime
$84,949
Other pay
$14,632
Benefits
$97,769
Total compensation
$347,357

At Sheriff, Jorge Castellanos serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $347,357.

Nichelle Carlson

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,316
Base pay
$161,865
Overtime
$80,423
Other pay
$18,001
Benefits
$87,027
Total compensation
$347,316

Nichelle Carlson is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $347,316.

Brian Ciscel

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,312
Base pay
$154,230
Overtime
$88,161
Other pay
$7,189
Benefits
$97,732
Total compensation
$347,312

Brian Ciscel holds the role of Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $347,312.

Rene Gonzalez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,231
Base pay
$176,580
Overtime
$56,878
Other pay
$7,365
Benefits
$106,408
Total compensation
$347,231

Rene Gonzalez works as a Sergeant for Sheriff. Rene earned $347,231 in 2025.

Adan Torres

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,075
Base pay
$42,669
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$249,077
Benefits
$55,329
Total compensation
$347,075

At Sheriff, Adan Torres serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $347,075.

Joseph Medina

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$347,028
Base pay
$142,152
Overtime
$122,689
Other pay
$5,195
Benefits
$76,992
Total compensation
$347,028

At Sheriff, Joseph Medina serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $347,028.

Clinten Yates

Bureau Director, Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$346,945
Base pay
$210,271
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,712
Benefits
$108,962
Total compensation
$346,945

Clinten Yates works as a Bureau Director, Sheriff for Sheriff. Clinten earned $346,945 in 2025.

Jose FloresMay be multiple

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$346,848

Jose Flores appears in Sheriff payroll as a Deputy Sheriff, with $346,848 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

David Parker

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$346,775
Base pay
$139,232
Overtime
$101,325
Other pay
$12,301
Benefits
$93,917
Total compensation
$346,775

David Parker is a Deputy Sheriff at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $346,775.

Terry Blaylock Jr

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$346,746
Base pay
$193,781
Overtime
$45,736
Other pay
$9,872
Benefits
$97,357
Total compensation
$346,746

Terry Blaylock Jr is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $346,746.

Michael Ponce De Leon Jr

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$346,689
Base pay
$138,927
Overtime
$94,930
Other pay
$16,665
Benefits
$96,167
Total compensation
$346,689

At Sheriff, Michael Ponce De Leon Jr serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $346,689.

Andrew Penksaw

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$346,680
Base pay
$130,114
Overtime
$117,363
Other pay
$23,792
Benefits
$75,411
Total compensation
$346,680

Andrew Penksaw works as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriff. Andrew earned $346,680 in 2025.

Anthony Casarez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$346,655
Base pay
$149,006
Overtime
$86,517
Other pay
$13,488
Benefits
$97,644
Total compensation
$346,655

Anthony Casarez is a Sergeant at Sheriff. 2025 total compensation came to $346,655.

Carlos Sanchez

Sergeant/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$346,558
Base pay
$181,148
Overtime
$31,364
Other pay
$20,494
Benefits
$113,552
Total compensation
$346,558

Carlos Sanchez holds the role of Sergeant at Sheriff. In 2025, their total compensation was $346,558.

Edgar Gonzalez Gutierrez

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$346,496
Base pay
$125,325
Overtime
$130,995
Other pay
$5,169
Benefits
$85,007
Total compensation
$346,496

At Sheriff, Edgar Gonzalez Gutierrez serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $346,496.

Jorge Zamora

Deputy Sheriff/Sheriff

2025 total comp
$346,478
Base pay
$145,664
Overtime
$96,443
Other pay
$8,889
Benefits
$95,482
Total compensation
$346,478

At Sheriff, Jorge Zamora serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $346,478.